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Case No. 10525Assault causing harm · Co. Kildare · 17 Feb 2024

Two men charged with assault causing harm outside Naas nightclub

Two men, Ryan Moriarity, 24, and Brian Elliott Cahill, 23, were charged with assault causing harm over an alleged assault on a man leaving a well-known Kildare nightclub on 17 February 2024 at Fairgreen Street, Naas. It is alleged that the injured man sustained a broken nose and needed several stitches. The charges were first reported from Naas District Court in an article published on 12 March 2026. The latest development is that Judge Desmond Zaidan adjourned the case to 2 September for a book of evidence to be prepared.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court12 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Two men were charged with assault causing harm over an alleged assault on a man leaving a well-known Kildare nightclub.
Where
The alleged offences took place at Fairgreen Street, Naas, and the injured man had exited One New Row in Naas.
When
The alleged offences took place on 17 February 2024.
Charges
  • Ryan Moriarity, 24, of Earlswood, Kill, was charged with assault causing harm.
  • Brian Elliott Cahill, 23, of Sallins, was charged with assault causing harm.
Other details
  • Sgt Mary Meade told the court it will be alleged that the injured man sustained a broken nose and required several stitches.
  • The injured man is also said to have had severe jaw pain.
  • The report was published on 12 March 2026, more than two years after the incident date it gives.
In court
  • The men appeared at Naas District Court, as reported on 12 March 2026.
  • Judge Desmond Zaidan adjourned the case to 2 September for a book of evidence to be prepared.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe alleged assault happened on a man leaving a well-known Kildare nightclub. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe alleged offences took place at Fairgreen Street, Naas. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe injured man exited One New Row in Naas when the incident happened. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe alleged offences took place on 17 February 2024. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeRyan Moriarity was charged with assault causing harm. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeBrian Elliott Cahill was charged with assault causing harm. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtJudge Desmond Zaidan adjourned the case to 2 September for a book of evidence to be prepared. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe injured man is alleged to have sustained a broken nose and needed several stitches. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe injured man is claimed to have needed stitches after the incident. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe injured man is said to have had severe jaw pain. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 12 Mar2026
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Two accused of assaulting man as he left well known Kildare night club - allegation

    First report of the court appearance. Adds the charges, the accused men's ages and addresses, the injuries alleged (broken nose, stitches, jaw pain), the location at One New Row, and the adjournment to 2 September. The article gives the incident date as 17 February 2024, although it was published in March 2026.

    accused, Ryan Moriarity, 24, male, named, irish (judged from name)Ryan Moriarityaccused, Brian Elliott Cahill, 23, male, named, irish (judged from name)Brian Elliott Cahillvictim, male